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Dec
14th

GERMANY: GM Europe rejig clarified

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General Motors (GM) will not move GM Europe's headquarters to Ruesselsheim as previously thought, a German newspaper said. This had been reported by just-auto on 18 November (see link below). Full story...
Dec
14th

GERMANY: Opel chief supervisor named tomorrow – reports

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Walter Borst will be appointed chief supervisor of Opel at the next supervisory board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, according to a German media reports. Full story...
Dec
14th

INDIA: Abandoned Tata site eyed for railway coach building

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The West Bengal government has promised Indian railways support if it builds a coach factory on the aborted Tata Motors' Nano project land in Singur. Full story...
Dec
14th

High Court dismisses challenge to Chrysler sale

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The U.S. Supreme Court said today that it ordered dismissed as moot a legal challenge by three Indiana pension funds to the government-backed sale of the bankrupt automaker Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italian carmaker Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
Dec
14th

Chrysler sale challenge dismissed by U.S. Supreme Court

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The U.S. Supreme Court said today that it ordered dismissed as moot a legal challenge by three Indiana pension funds to the government-backed sale of the bankrupt automaker Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italian carmaker Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
Dec
14th

Q&A with Evolution Time Critical

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New types of contingency planning are required if expensive supply chain failures are to be avoided. just-auto talked with Brad Brennan, managing director of Evolution Time Critical, a leading emergency logistics specialist who has been analyzing this new challenge. Here, Brad recalls how his company has carried out some "hairy jobs" over the past year to keep certain vehicle assembly lines running. When all else fails, he says, it's a combination of rigorous planning, local knowledge and creativity. Full story...
Dec
14th

ITALY/CHINA: Chery denies Fiat plant talks

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Chery Auto has denied a report in an Italian newspaper that it is in talks with Fiat to buy a factory in Sicily. Full story...
Dec
14th

The 2009 Infiniti G37X Coupe, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: The all-wheel-drive version of the G37 coupe was new for 2009, as was the seven-speed automatic transmission. Full story...
Dec
14th

Top Five Fuel-Friendly People Movers

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Top Five Fuel-Friendly People Movers
Top Five Fuel Friendly People Movers - Vans, SUVs, Large Wagons - Automobile Magazine
Space, grace, and fuel-use pace: What to drive when your brood outgrows the Prius.

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Photo Gallery: Top Five Fuel Friendly People Movers - Vans, SUVs, Large Wagons - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
14th

RUSSIA: Auto industry plan due in Q1 2010

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A programme to develop Russia's car industry is expected to be submitted to the government sometime in January-March 2010, first deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov has said at a meeting of the government presidium. Full story...
Dec
14th

JAPAN: Tata Nano draws a crowd

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Tata's Nano has made its first public appearance in Japan - at the second Fukuoka motor show and attracted a lot of attention as its Indian price of about JPY220,000 compares with around JPY600,000 for the lowest-priced Japanese model. Full story...
Dec
14th

Saab says asset sale to BAIC gives it cash for a fresh start :

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Saab believes that a deal to sell some key assets to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. will help secure the money-losing automaker's future. Full story...
Dec
14th

Honda to offer second-gen Element:

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Although the Element has been a disappointing seller, Honda plans to offer a second generation of its quirky crossover rather than treat it as an experiment. Full story...
Dec
14th

Honda to offer a second-generation Element:

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Although the Element has been a disappointing seller, Honda plans to offer a second generation of its quirky crossover rather than treat it as an experiment. Full story...
Dec
14th

CHINA: Dongfeng group sales up 75% in November

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Dongfeng Motor Group sales rose 74.9% year on year in November to 139,652 units. Sales of its passenger cars jumped 70.22 percent to 102,491 units and commercials 89.24% to 37,161. Full story...
Dec
14th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia November sales surge 53.2%

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Kia Motors' global sales last month surged 53.2% to 152,826 units. Full story...
Dec
14th

CHINA: More buy new Mercs on tick

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Daimler has said more Chinese Mercedes-Benz buyers are turning to financing rather than cash for their purchases, perhaps reflecting a slowly growing acceptance of credit use. Full story...
Dec
14th

New-look Z4 gets set to power in

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Flagship roadster gets 335bhp and M Sport styling pack


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Dec
14th

CHINA: Daimler to trial Smart EV

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Daimler plans to start a pilot programme for its electric Smart minicar in China next year, joining a growing list of automakers evaluating the potential of next-generation clean-energy vehicles in the world's biggest car market. Full story...
Dec
14th

GM CFO Ray Young named VP International Operations

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Ray Young, whose future as General Motors Co.and#8217;s finance chief has been in question for months, today was named vice president of international operations. Young, 47, will report to international President Tim Lee beginning Feb. Full story...
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